Question

A client comes to the outpatient department complaining of vaginal discharge, dysuria, and genital irritation. Suspecting a sexually transmitted disease (std), the physician orders diagnostic testing of the vaginal discharge. Which std must be reported to the public health department?

Answer 1

All cases of gonorrhea and chlamydia must be reported to the public health department as they are both sexually transmitted diseases that can have serious health consequences if left untreated.